Therapy. Counseling. Child Therapy. Couples Counseling. Reading those words may be enough to cause anxiety for some. Others may feel totally comfortable with these concepts. There is no reason to feel apprehension when thinking about pursuing therapy or counseling.

In some families or cultures, this is totally normal and acceptable. In others, it may feel out of the ordinary. Whatever type of background you come from — whether you are originally from Austin, Texas, or a recent transplant — you should not feel nervous in making a call for help or guidance.

Everyone needs guidance at some point in his or her life. Perhaps you’re going through similar to one of these hypothetical scenarios:

A close relative has passed away and the grief is almost too much to bear

After a recent move to a different city, your once happy-go-lucky child is having a difficult time adjusting to the new school, teachers and classmates

You want to get married, but want to be as prepared as possible for the commitment

Your job is unfulfilling, but no other opportunities have presented themselves

Your spouse has been unfaithful, and you’re not sure what to do

An activity you once used as a stress reliever has become a serious addiction

Your situation may not resemble anything from the above list, but you undoubtedly have your own challenges and goals. You don’t need to face these things alone. The professional coaches and therapists at Thriveworks North Austin Counseling have experienced great success in helping people living through the similar situations.

Each month, thousands of patients experience how a Thriveworks mental health professional can teach you how to:

Set and achieve goals

Work through challenging relationships and other life issues

Seek inner strength and personal growth

While there is certainly a large percentage of already successful people who seek counseling to reach increased levels of personal growth, a lot of people trying to find a counselor or coach do so as a result of some emotional anguish. If you’re in pain, you don’t want to call office after office leaving voicemails to try to find someone who has current session openings and accepts your insurance.

If you want care and guidance immediately, call us. Most first-time Thriveworks North Austin Counseling clients meet with their therapist or coach within 24 hours of initiating a conversation us.

We all know that our physical health is important. We take vitamins, exercise, eat well, attend physicals, but many of us ignore our mental health.

Our mental health should also be remembered and cared for. It is just as important to make sure we maintain balance and equilibrium mentally as well.

When we aim our efforts at becoming a balanced individual, our day-to-day tasks and decisions become more clear, and as a result our lives are happier and more fulfilling — paths to progress become more visible. Understanding that we may benefit from speaking with a professional is the first step in healing and fully functioning.

Making the decision to pursue counseling can cause anxiety and fear. While making this decision can be very difficult, it can also be one of the best and most proactive steps you can take for yourself, your loved one, or your relationship.

While it may be very difficult to make the decision to pursue counseling, it may also be the best decision you can make for your wellbeing. Pursuing care at Thriveworks North Austin Counseling can benefit you as an individual, your family, and your relationships.

Reasons to seek counseling may include:

Anxiety issues

Couples counseling

Eating disorders

Obsessive-compulsive tendencies

Grief counseling

Problems with a child

Anger management

Addiction issues

Life coaching

Life transitions such as divorce or loss of a job

Perhaps you identified with one of the issues on this list immediately. Or perhaps you feel discouraged because your concern is not listed here. Even if the reason that you are seeking counseling is not listed here, the therapists at Thriveworks North Austin Counseling can still help.

It is nearly impossible to list all of the reasons why individuals, couples, or families may seek counseling and therapy. It is a very personalized and important decision. People of all ages, and in all stages of life, can benefit from counseling.

The issues that we see in our offices vary widely, in both scope and severity. There is nothing that you can present with that will shock us.

This is a safe and open environment where you can be free to discuss whatever you need to discuss. Every person is unique, as are their problems and goals.

Thriveworks North Austin Therapy: Appointments within 24 Hours

Thriveworks North Austin therapists are available to help you and your family with whatever issue you are facing. Whether you are seeking help for your child, your marriage, your relationship, or yourself, we have trained professionals ready to help you improve your life. You may be experiencing a great deal of stress, a life trauma, or are simply wanting to set goals for yourself. Whatever your situation, we are ready to help.

Our therapists are leaders in their field and have been published in many reputable and distinguished news outlets and academic publications. Some of these include The Boston Globe, CNN, The Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Today, Boston Business Journal, and many others. We are ready to put our expertise to work for you.

We understand that seeking counseling is a significant decision, and we want to be ready when you are. For that reason, we pride ourselves on not operating with a waiting list. In most cases, we have appointments available for new clients within 24 hours.

Major Insurance Plans Accepted

By Accepting major insurance plans, we make high-quality counseling care affordable in Austin, Texas.”

We understand: You pay top dollar every month for those insurance premiums — and those insurance plans cover mental health counseling services. Why pay hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket when you could be paying a $20 co-pay?

We find it alarming how few counseling practices are willing to serve their valued clients by accepting their insurance payers reimbursements. In contrast to the norm, we accept many (if not most) major insurance plans including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Humana and many more.

Extended Evening and Weekend Hours

Thriveworks North Austin Counseling offers session times that suit your schedule, with appointments available during the daytime, evening and on weekends. Our current hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Even if you need an appointment outside of our posted schedule, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team has been known to schedule clients outside of our already extended hours.

We are here, ready to help.

Call us at 512-649-2270 or click the link below to schedule a first appointment with a Thriveworks North Austin therapist!

Best of the best!!!

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After having been thru three therapists, we were about to give up. Either it wasn't ever a good fit, or they c...Read more

ouldn't see us till weeks or months later or we played phone tag. Then we found Thriveworks! They are a top notch organization with amazing therapists! We see both Kristen and Megan regularly and can't say enough great things about them! They truly have helped transform our lives in such a positive way. If you are searching for therapists who truly care and consistently make time for you, then look no further!

Best of the best!!!

★★★★★

After having been thru three therapists, we were about to give up. Either it wasn't ever a good fit, or they c...Read more

ouldn't see us till weeks or months later or we played phone tag. Then we found Thriveworks! They are a top notch organization with amazing therapists! We see both Kristen and Megan regularly and can't say enough great things about them! They truly have helped transform our lives in such a positive way. If you are searching for therapists who truly care and consistently make time for you, then look no further!

Kris Frederiksen is the best. The end.

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I've been going to Kris for about 6 months now. I look forward to my weekly sessions with her. You'll never he...Read more

ar her say "And how does that make you feel?" She digs deep and helps guide you in a conversation that's extremely productive and so helpful. I highly recommend seeing Kris if you can. P.S. She usually has candy waiting for you and adult coloring books. Are you sold yet?